The Orbital Report

US sought Starlink service changes in Ukraine, Middle East over military misuse concerns.

NASA restructures Artemis timeline to boost confidence in 2028 lunar landing target.

Starlink launch cadence drops as SpaceX pivots Falcon 9 focus toward Starship transition.

Analysis explores satellite constellation scale needed for Ukraine's independent communications infrastructure.

NASA's Swift Observatory ends two-decade science mission; imminent reentry expected after historic cosmic discoveries.

Space Force expands satellite-jamming programs to strengthen counterspace operational depth.

STS-120 delivers Harmony module to ISS, transforming station into major orbital habitat hub.

Space Force operationalizes first six civil reserve contracts for space monitoring support.

US Space Force targets 2030 for third heavy-lift spaceport; location and funding still undetermined.

Canada weighs $2.3B domestic satellite plan amid Starlink reliance during Ukraine conflict.

Ukraine builds Starlink alternative via Nokia–ICEYE partnership for sovereign satellite connectivity.

Ukraine encounters unexpected Starlink access restrictions amid operational needs.

Big Three U.S. carriers oppose FCC satellite-to-phone direct service rules amid spectrum interference concerns.

Article examines SpaceX's growing orbital dominance and regulatory concerns around Starlink's scale.

SpaceX's Starlink and Starshield explained: civilian broadband vs. military-grade secure communications in Ukraine.

Chinese rocket debris recovered in Minnesota cornfield; identification confirms reentry hazard.

Ukraine pursues independent satellite system amid Starlink reliability and sovereignty concerns.

Ukrainian forces report Starlink service problems amid operational reliance on satellite connectivity.

Ukrainian forces cite ongoing Starlink reliability issues impacting military communications.

Ukraine adapts military communications strategy as Starlink availability becomes politically contentious and operationally unreliable.